The Maryland Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show will be held December 10, 2019, at Turf Valley Resort and Conference Center, Ellicott City, Md.
The conference program includes:
- Pesticide and Professional Fertilizer Re-Certifications
- Golf
- Sports Turf
- Sod
- Lawn and Landscape
- Turf Equipment Managers
The Sports Turf Management Session will include tracks on the following topics:
- “Optimal Weed Management for Sports Fields in 2020,” by Dr. Jim Brosnan, University of Tennessee
- “Understanding the Feasibility of Bio-Control on Turfgrass Diseases,” by Joe Doherty, University of Maryland
- “Development and Adoption of Best Management Practices – MASTMA BMPs,” by Dr. Joe Roberts, Clemson University
- “Modern Day Communication: Benefits and Pitfalls,” by Dr. John Kaminski, Penn State University
- “Dealing with Myths Around Pesticide Use on Athletic Fields,” by Dr. Travis Gannon, NC State University
- “Diverse Property Management: Maryland SoccerPlex,” by Ryan Bjorn, New England Patriots
- “Latest Research on Organic and Biorational Weed Control in Turfgrass,” by Dr. Mark Carroll, University of Maryland
For more information, or to register, visit http://www.mdturfcouncil.org/Maryland-Turf-Connference